GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — **WINNERS WERE DRAWN 8/12**
Michigan and American Chillers author, Johnathan Rand, is a huge fan of reading and encouraging people of all ages to read. He has been a big supporter of 13 ON YOUR SIDE's literacy initiative 13 Reads since its inception. And to continue to encourage readers, he's giving away 20 copies of his books that he has personally signed! So do you part to help stop the summer slide in reading scores! Win one of these autographed books from Johnathan Rand and read it before the summer is out!
13 Reads Johnathan Rand Autographed Book Giveaway
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING. SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
Eligibility. Subject to the additional restrictions below, the 13 Reads Johnathan Rand Autographed Book Giveaway (the “Sweepstakes”) is open to residents of Michigan who are 18 years or older at the time of entry. Employees and contractors of WZZM 13, TEGNA Inc., Chillermania and each of their respective affiliated companies, and advertising and promotional agencies, and the immediate family members of, and any persons domiciled with, any such employees or contractors, are not eligible to enter or to win.
How to Enter. The Sweepstakes will begin at 6:00 PM EST on 7/30/24 and end at 11:59 p.m. EST on 8/11/24 (the “Sweepstakes Period”). Enter by visiting the 13 Reads Johnathan Rand Autographed Book Giveaway official registration page on http://www.13OnYourSide.com/contests, completing all of the required information, and following all posted instructions. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on 8/11/24. Your computer must accept cookies, or any successor or similar technology, which may be used for the purpose of entry tracking. Ad blocking software on your computer needs to be disabled so that it doesn’t interfere with processing your entry. Complete the entry form and any other required fields and then submit your entry by clicking on the “SEND” button. By entering, you agree to the terms of these Official Rules and to receive emails from Sponsor, Administrator, or those directed by Sponsor. You can opt-out of the receipt of such emails by following the directions in any email received from Sponsor.
Entries are limited to one (1) entry per email per day. Multiple entries by means of software generated or other automated processes will be disregarded. Sponsor and Administrator will not be responsible for incomplete, lost, late, misdirected or illegible entries or for failure to receive entries due to transmission failures or technical failures of any kind, including, without limitation, malfunctioning of any network, hardware or software, whether originating with sender, Administrator or Sponsor. All entries become property of Sponsor and none will be returned.
Winner Selection. 20 Grand Prize Winner(s) will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received on or about 8/12/24.
Prizes and Odds. Grand Prize Winner(s) will receive An autographed copy of a Johnathan Rand book(ARV: $10). Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
Winner Notification and Acceptance. Winners will be notified on or about 8/12/24 at the telephone number and / or email address provided on winner’s entry form. Sponsor will call during regular business hours at number provided on entry form and will leave no messages. For email, return of prize notification as undeliverable, or failure of recipient to respond to email notification, may result in disqualification and an alternate winner may be selected from among all remaining eligible entries. Failure to respond within 24 hours may result in disqualification of winner, forfeiture of his or her interest in all prizes, and selection of a substitute winner from among all remaining eligible entries.
To claim prize, each winner must personally visit the station at 645 3 Mile NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544 within five (5) business days after notification (office visits must be between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays) and a valid photo identification may be required. Winners may waive their right to receive prizes. Prizes are non-assignable and nontransferable. No substitutions allowed by winner. Prizes and individual components of prize packages are subject to availability and Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value. Winners are solely responsible for reporting and payment of any taxes on prizes. Winners may be required to complete an affidavit of eligibility/liability and publicity release (except where prohibited by law) which must be returned as directed by Administrator or Sponsor. Failure to sign and return the affidavit or release, or to comply with any term or condition of these Official Rules, may result in a winner’s disqualification, the forfeiture of his or her interest in the prize, and the award of the prize to a substitute winner. Except where prohibited, acceptance of any prize constitutes winner’s consent to the publication of his or her name, biographical information and likeness in any media for any commercial or promotional purpose, without limitation or further compensation. Prizes not won and claimed by eligible winners in accordance with these Official Rules will not be awarded and will remain the property of Sponsor.
Participation. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify persons found tampering with or otherwise abusing any aspect of this Sweepstakes as solely determined by Sponsor. In the event the Sweepstakes is compromised by a virus, non-authorized human intervention, tampering or other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor which corrupts or impairs the administration, security, fairness or proper operation of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to suspend, modify or terminate the Sweepstakes. Should the Sweepstakes be terminated prior to the stated expiration date, Sponsor reserves the right to award prizes based on the entries received before the termination date. Administrator shall have no liability (financial or otherwise) for any claims or other matters relating to this Sweepstakes or any prizes to be awarded. In the event of a dispute, all online entries will be deemed to have been submitted by the owner of the ISP account from which they were sent. For these purposes, an ISP account holder shall mean the natural person assigned to such ISP account by the Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization responsible for assigning ISP addresses for the domain associated with such ISP account. Any questions regarding the number of entries submitted or the owner of an ISP account shall be determined by Sponsor or Administrator in its sole discretion.
Release. The Sponsor and Administrator make no warranties, express or implied, relative to the use or enjoyment of any prize or portions thereof, including without limitations, its quality, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. By entering the Sweepstakes, each Winner agrees to hold harmless and fully release Sponsor and Administrator and each of their respective parent companies, trustees, subsidiaries, franchisees, licensees, employees, agents, independent contractors and advertising and promotional agencies from any and all liability for any injuries, losses, death, or damages of any kind caused by any prize or resulting from the acceptance, possession, quality, use or misuse of any prize, or any portion of any prize or travel related to the receipt or use of any prize.
Construction. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these rules shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event that any such provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable, these rules shall be construed in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or unenforceable provision was not contained therein.
Sponsor. The 13 Reads Johnathan Rand Autographed Book Giveaway is sponsored by WZZM. The decisions of Sponsor regarding the selection of winners and all other aspects of the Sweepstakes shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor will not be responsible for typographical, printing or other inadvertent errors in these Official Rules or in other materials relating to the Sweepstakes. For a list of winners (available after 8/12/24) or a copy of these Official Rules, visit 13OnYourSide.com/contests or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to “Winners List/Official Rules” (as applicable), 13 Reads Johnathan Rand Autographed Book Giveaway, 645 3 Mile NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. If you have any questions regarding this Sweepstakes, please contact Jon Flis, Director of Marketing at 616-559-1480.